Bachelor Assignment

The objective of this thesis was to design a custom attachment for the Cardinal Mule to replace forklifts in the assembly process of container parks. This new design was driven by the high costs and availability issues associated with renting forklifts. Through extensive research, market analysis, and iterative design using SolidWorks, a mini crane attachment was developed. The final design was verified through calculations and simulations to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational requirements. The redesign not only meets the necessary lifting capabilities but also offers a financially attractive solution with an estimated return on investment of 2.88 years. The project concluded that the redesigned Cardinal Mule, with future enhancements, can effectively replace forklifts in the container building process, optimizing both efficiency and cost-effectiveness .